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Local servers join virtual tip jar during COVID-19 pandemic Customers can tip some Jefferson City area servers using a virtual tip jar during the coronavirus pandemic. by Nicole Roberts Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 10:46pm

Pandemic leads volunteers to do missionary work 'right here at home' The United Way is trying to be a leader in mobilizing volunteers who can safely serve the community during the coronavirus pandemic. To volunteer through the United Way, go to unitedwaycemo.org and click on "Volunteer." by Joe Gamm Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 10:18pm

Tornado Watch lifted for Mid-Missouri UPDATE: The Tornado Watch issued Saturday afternoon has been canceled for Mid-Missouri. Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 8:00pm

Tebbetts community comes together for birthday celebration Tebbetts resident Lois Bess couldn't have a traditional party for her 90th birthday due to social distancing — but that didn't stop the celebration. by Layne Stracener Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 6:07pm

Coronavirus claims 10th Missouri victim as cases increase O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — The death of a person in St. Charles County from the coronavirus is the 10th in Missouri, and as the number of confirmed cases escalates, some of the state's biggest hospitals are being forced to "examine what all our options are" to maintain enough protective equipment. by Associated Press Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 4:02pm

Callaway County health officials announce non-WWU COVID-19 cases Five new cases of COVID-19 — including some not associated with William Woods University — have emerged in Callaway County. by Helen Wilbers & Olivia Garrett Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 3:41pm

One hail of a night: Jefferson City hit with large hail storm Hail up to 3 inches in diameter, according to the National Weather Service, caused damage to vehicles and buildings Friday night in Jefferson City, primarily on the west side of town. by Emily Cole Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 3:16pm

Bridge rehabilitation rescheduled Due to weather, the last bridge rehabilitation along U.S. 63, between Columbia and Jefferson City, has been rescheduled to begin next week. by News Tribune Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Cole County History: Jefferson City vs. Pandemic of 1918 Editor's note: This is the first column in a two-part series about the Spanish Influenza. The second will be published next Saturday, April 5. by Bob Priddy, Historic City of Jefferson Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City hospitals restrict staff from providing their own masks Some health care workers at area hospitals and their families have expressed dismay many of those workers aren't allowed to wear face masks that they brought from home in the workplace. by Joe Gamm Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri Hospital Association gathers resources for COVID-19 care The Missouri Hospital Association is gathering resources Missouri hospitals know they are going to need during the coronavirus pandemic, said Dave Dillon, MHA vice president of public and media relations. by Joe Gamm Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

COVID-19 cases increase to 14 in Cole County The number of people in Cole County who tested positive for COVID-19 rose to 14 Friday night, up from 12 on Thursday. by News Tribune Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Mid-Missouri coronavirus-related school closings, announcements The following are Mid-Missouri school cancellations and announcements related to the coronavirus outbreak. Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Mid-Missouri coronavirus-related event cancellations, announcements Mid-Missouri event cancellations and announcements related to the coronavirus outbreak. Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Mid-Missouri community resources during COVID-19 Here is a list of community resources available in Mid-Missouri during COVID-19. by News Tribune Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Mid-Missouri coronavirus-related government closings, announcements These are Mid-Missouri government announcements related to the coronavirus outbreak. Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Mid-Missouri business-related coronavirus closings, announcements These are Mid-Missouri business announcements related to the coronavirus outbreak. Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Top Mid-Missouri news about COVID-19 As news about the novel coronavirus continues to evolve, the News Tribune wants to ensure the community is up-to-date. You can find links to local event announcements, business closings and changes, and news articles about COVID-19 here. Published Mar. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Cole County to invoke stay-at-home order in response to COVID-19 pandemic Effective 5 p.m. Saturday, the Cole County Health Department is issuing a stay-at-home order in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, department Director Kristi Campbell announced Friday night. by Joe Gamm Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 7:00pm

Ruling in Missouri case backed by WNBA's Moore appealed Missouri's top lawyer has appealed a judge's decision to throw out burglary and assault convictions against a man whose case has been championed by WNBA star Maya Moore. by Associated Press Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 3:45pm

1 injured after Friday shooting in Jefferson City The Jefferson City Police Department is investigating after a reported shooting early Friday morning around the 200 block of East McCarty Street sent one person to the hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. by News Tribune Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 2:15pm

Gov. Parson activates Missouri National Guard in response to COVID-19 Missouri Gov. Mike Parson ordered mobilization of the Missouri National Guard in response to the spread of the coronavirus Friday morning. by News Tribune Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 10:10am

Second Moniteau County coronavirus case confirmed The Moniteau County Health Center confirmed the second positive case of coronavirus in the county Thursday. Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 9:50am